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Never heard of it.
The caveat is that they did not say it like that. They said, and I quote:
So it may or may not happen. They didn't explicitly say it will, only that they expect that will happen.I would like to confirm that our expectation is that applicants from, and before, 2022 will be amongst those invited to citizenship ceremonies over the course of 2023.
While the chances of that are very low (but never zero), you could ask your MP to check your status for you.
Hi,Yllas wrote: ↑Sun Sep 24, 2023 11:18 pmPosting in this forum is intense. There's no need for harsh words. We respect the rules there just needs more guidance around posting. Admin please understand that everyone is anxious here.
Just want to share that not all 2023 applicants whose applications are completed were invited to the ceremony. I applied in mid January 2023 and the fees were processed in May. I wasn't invited to the June ceremony and I haven't heard anything for the October ceremony. Emailed them a few times but only got standard responses. I never received the customer update emails as well. Wondering if anyone is the same.
It was mentioned on the last ceremony that there were people with kids; on the other hand, they might've realized that their instructions are ignored and have a more harsh stance on this. No definite answer can be given at this stage but I wouldn't risk it.juanpurple wrote: ↑Mon Sep 25, 2023 10:41 amDoes anybody know if it's allowed to go with a newborn (1 month old)? The invitation says to not bring children. My wife is my adult guest, so we don't have any other option to bring our newborn. Anyone has heard if that's allowed?
I concur; as someone waiting from 2021 till my approval in summer 2023, while I'm happy ISD is now going fast with new applications, I'd be more hopeful past years' applications are prioritized now. You can just wait for a ceremony with an easy mind, since your application is approved already.Applic83 wrote: ↑Mon Sep 25, 2023 12:14 pmHi,Yllas wrote: ↑Sun Sep 24, 2023 11:18 pmPosting in this forum is intense. There's no need for harsh words. We respect the rules there just needs more guidance around posting. Admin please understand that everyone is anxious here.
Just want to share that not all 2023 applicants whose applications are completed were invited to the ceremony. I applied in mid January 2023 and the fees were processed in May. I wasn't invited to the June ceremony and I haven't heard anything for the October ceremony. Emailed them a few times but only got standard responses. I never received the customer update emails as well. Wondering if anyone is the same.
You didn’t receive customer messages because those are addressed to 2021 and 2022 applicants
Your application was one of the fastest I’ve ever heard of. Congratulations for being approved. If I were you, I wouldn’t expect to be prioritised in ceremony invitations. Please understand that there are still loads of people who applied year(s) before you and would need to be prioritised. If I were you, I’d be really delighted my application was processed and approved in just 4 months and I wouldn’t worry that much about being invited in the immediately next ceremony. I hope my answer helps.
It’s not allowed as indicated in the invitation. Btw, you don’t have to bring a guest. The guest is optional, you can just go by yourselfjuanpurple wrote: ↑Mon Sep 25, 2023 10:41 amDoes anybody know if it's allowed to go with a newborn (1 month old)? The invitation says to not bring children. My wife is my adult guest, so we don't have any other option to bring our newborn. Anyone has heard if that's allowed?
Thanks admin. I know how long you have waited. I'm really glad when I heard you got invited. Have been checking emails daily/hourly at times and the junk mails with no luck.meself2 wrote: ↑Sun Sep 24, 2023 11:42 pmI wouldn't consider it harsh - unfortunately, nobody reads the text unless it's in big bold letters, that's all.
I know someone from January..2022 who is still not approved (and it's bizzare), so ISD might prioritize previous years now, hence no invite.
Also search the email(s) you used for application - you might as well missed the invitation. I've heard stories like that.
In response to the minister's remarks, you are among the fortunate individuals selected to partake in the trial of the new process, thereby gaining approval. However, it's important to remember that thousands of applicants from 2021 and 2022 are still awaiting approval and the opportunity to attend the ceremony. Given that each ceremony can only accommodate 2,000 to 3,000 applicants, at least five more ceremonies will be needed to clear the existing backlog. You are already lucky, and those 2023 applicants who are invited to the ceremony are just luckier, but places should really be prioritized for 2021 and 2022 applicants.Yllas wrote: ↑Mon Sep 25, 2023 3:08 pmThanks admin. I know how long you have waited. I'm really glad when I heard you got invited. Have been checking emails daily/hourly at times and the junk mails with no luck.meself2 wrote: ↑Sun Sep 24, 2023 11:42 pmI wouldn't consider it harsh - unfortunately, nobody reads the text unless it's in big bold letters, that's all.
I know someone from January..2022 who is still not approved (and it's bizzare), so ISD might prioritize previous years now, hence no invite.
Also search the email(s) you used for application - you might as well missed the invitation. I've heard stories like that.
For those who think my application is fast, my question is that my fees were processed in May, but in June they skipped me for the ceremony and asked me to check the website for future ceremonies. I waited for three months without bothering them. Yet this time they said the the exact same thing to my again - to refer to the website for the future ceremonies.
In the fb group I could see that many individuals who applied and had the fees processed after me all got invited. Sorry for sounding frustrated. The uncertainty is not good for anyone's mental health. And I understand that there are people who waited much longer. I am only comparing to others with a similar timeline. The anxiety is real. Hope everyone gets invited soon.
I totally agree with Yllas. The level of stress and anxiety is a lot especially towards end of the year. I also wish all people get invited soon.ILLL wrote: ↑Mon Sep 25, 2023 5:25 pmIn response to the minister's remarks, you are among the fortunate individuals selected to partake in the trial of the new process, thereby gaining approval. However, it's important to remember that thousands of applicants from 2021 and 2022 are still awaiting approval and the opportunity to attend the ceremony. Given that each ceremony can only accommodate 2,000 to 3,000 applicants, at least five more ceremonies will be needed to clear the existing backlog. You are already lucky, and those 2023 applicants who are invited to the ceremony are just luckier, but places should really be prioritized for 2021 and 2022 applicants.Yllas wrote: ↑Mon Sep 25, 2023 3:08 pmThanks admin. I know how long you have waited. I'm really glad when I heard you got invited. Have been checking emails daily/hourly at times and the junk mails with no luck.meself2 wrote: ↑Sun Sep 24, 2023 11:42 pmI wouldn't consider it harsh - unfortunately, nobody reads the text unless it's in big bold letters, that's all.
I know someone from January..2022 who is still not approved (and it's bizzare), so ISD might prioritize previous years now, hence no invite.
Also search the email(s) you used for application - you might as well missed the invitation. I've heard stories like that.
For those who think my application is fast, my question is that my fees were processed in May, but in June they skipped me for the ceremony and asked me to check the website for future ceremonies. I waited for three months without bothering them. Yet this time they said the the exact same thing to my again - to refer to the website for the future ceremonies.
In the fb group I could see that many individuals who applied and had the fees processed after me all got invited. Sorry for sounding frustrated. The uncertainty is not good for anyone's mental health. And I understand that there are people who waited much longer. I am only comparing to others with a similar timeline. The anxiety is real. Hope everyone gets invited soon.
No nothing as you said.
Unfortunately not, as said above, it was an A4 brown envelope, ours wasn't bent though.
I echo this. Congratulations to all of you tomorrow and enjoy your day.AlmostIrish_111 wrote: ↑Sun Oct 01, 2023 1:13 amFor all of the invitees to this ceremony:
Congratulations. You all will finally, in 48h from now, be Irish citizens. You all deserve it, no matter how long or hard your journey has been.
Ps. If anyone of you is willing to, could you at the ceremony ask if there are plans for more ceremonies in 2023, and dates?
Thanks, and congrats again.
There's always a chance, but we can't give false hope, unfortunately - hope for the best but be ready for nothing. I skipped last ceremony because of my own mistake, so understand the frustration.Fred13 wrote: ↑Sun Oct 01, 2023 10:02 amI echo this. Congratulations to all of you tomorrow and enjoy your day.AlmostIrish_111 wrote: ↑Sun Oct 01, 2023 1:13 amFor all of the invitees to this ceremony:
Congratulations. You all will finally, in 48h from now, be Irish citizens. You all deserve it, no matter how long or hard your journey has been.
Ps. If anyone of you is willing to, could you at the ceremony ask if there are plans for more ceremonies in 2023, and dates?
Thanks, and congrats again.
I also have a question, in case there is another Ceremony in December (which is very likely) a person like me who has not received the letter of payment yet has chance to reach to that ceremony? I have finished all the evetiing steps in the middle of July and I applied early 2022 and I am only waiting to be asked to pay 950e..
So far, there has been a ceremony in December every year except Covid time...
Thanks! That makes me worried but hopefully government logo will make my postman more careful - last A4 paper was very much crumpled.BaboiDamo wrote: ↑Sun Oct 01, 2023 9:46 amUnfortunately not, as said above, it was an A4 brown envelope, ours wasn't bent though.
We were not at home for a few weeks and I asked a friend to collect it from the Anpost deposit.
Passport and passport cards came in a white envelope mentioning "express post" in red.
Most likely no - they use data from RSVP and reallocate spots if you didn't reply.Richkeeley wrote: ↑Mon Oct 02, 2023 9:35 amHi I was invited to the ceremony today in Dublin at 3pm but I didn't reply to the RSVP. Could I still go to the ceremony?
